Author: Simon van Bruchem

Where do I start with reading good books?

Where do I start with reading good books?

If you are convinced that you should read more books, where might you start? If you realise that your intellectual diet has been the equivalent of fast food for a long time, where can you go for something more substantial? The temptation when you notice that something needs changing is to change too much at …

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The danger of Christmas busyness

The danger of Christmas busyness

Everyone I speak to at the moment tells me that they are busy. And it’s true; for many of us, December is a crazily busy time of year. There are work deadlines to meet. If you have children at school, you will have concerts to go to, graduation ceremonies, and end of year excursions. There …

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What does a good life look like?

What does a good life look like?

There are so many different concepts of what a good life looks like. Many would define it as being able to do whatever you want. Others would say that it is having enough money to buy a standard of living that brings comfort and safety. Still others would say living for your family and knowing …

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